All SAG and AFTRA members who work the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contracts (covering Prime Time Dramatic Television shows, Pay TV, made for DVD programs and Feature Films) are invited to attend. These contracts expire on June 30, 2011. The Caucus is open to all paid-up members. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in this very important process. Please bring your membership card.

Senator John Arthur Smith, the Chair of both the Finance & Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Committees, introduced SB 235 yesterday. The bill calls for a $2 million cap per project on the film incentive rebates. This would apply to all future TV/Theatrical productions shooting in the state. If passed, this would clearly injure the NM film industry.

Helping with Film & Media Day is now more important than ever. It looks like this bill will be heard on Friday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. and we’ll be rallying the troops prior to the reading of the bill.

Senator John Arthur Smith, the Chair of both the Finance & Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Committees, introduced SB 235 yesterday. The bill calls for a $2 million cap per project on the film incentive rebates. This would apply to all future TV/Theatrical productions shooting in the state. If passed, this would clearly injure the NM film industry.

Helping with Film & Media Day is now more important than ever. It looks like this bill will be heard on Friday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. and we’ll be rallying the troops prior to the reading of the bill.

This upcoming legislative session is going to be a major challenge for film incentive funding. IATSE Local 480 has set up a forum with two influential legislators -- Representative Benjamin Rodefer and Senator Tim Keller-- to discuss the situation and strategy. Screen Actors Guild members are invited to attend.When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2009Where: Radisson Hotel Albuquerque2500 Carlisle Blvd, NW(Carlisle & I-40)